Longines Hong Kong International Races, Sha Tin, 13 december
Geplaatst: 06 dec 2020, 17:07
Op zondag 13 december staan op de Sha Tin Racecourse in Hong Kong de met HK$ 95.000.000 (€ 10.110.000) gedoteerde Longines Hong Kong International Races op het programma. Hoofdnummers zijn de met HK$ 28.000.000 gedoteerde G1 Longines Hong Kong Cup (2000m), de met HK$ 25.000.000 gedoteerde G1 Longines Hong Kong Mile (1600m), de met HK$ 22.000.000 gedoteerde G1 Longines Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) en de met HK$ 20.000.000 gedoteerde G1 Longiness Hong Kong Vase (2400m). De Cup, Mile en Sprint zijn de hoogst gedoteerde G1 races over 2.000 m, 1.600 m en 1.200 m ter wereld. Onderstaand de video's van de 2019 hoofdnummers.
Onderstaand het potentiële startveld van de Longines Hong Kong Cup:
Magical – IRE
Aidan O’Brien’s brilliant seven-time G1 winner who holds a win over the World’s Best Racehorse Ghaiyyath three starts ago in Irish Champion Stakes.
Skalleti – FR
Top-class French performer who beat subsequent Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe winner Sottsass in G3 at Deauville; last out second in G1 QIPCO British Champion Stakes.
Danon Premium – JPN
G1 winner at two; runner-up to Almond Eye in last year’s G1 Tenno Sho Autumn; also campaign to Australia for third in G1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
Win Bright – JPN
Claimed Spring-Autumn G1 double to remain unbeaten at Sha Tin with FWD QEII Cup and this race last year; returns for one last crack before possible retirement.
Furore – HK
2019 BMW Hong Kong Derby hero who has returned to best with two Pattern race wins this season, G3 Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse and G2 Jockey Club Cup, twice beating Exultant.
Time Warp – HK
Inconsistent but tough on his day galloper; three-time G1 winner including this race in 2018 and 2020 Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup.
Normcore – JPN
2019 G1 Victoria Mile winner; third to Almond Eye in that race this year; last out faded to third last in Queen Elizabeth II Cup.
Dark Dream – HK
G1 Queensland Derby winner pre-import; two-time winner in Hong Kong and runner-up in 2019 Hong Kong Classic Cup.
Peaceful – IRE
2020 G1 Irish 1000 Guineas winner for Aidan O’Brien; well beaten last two runs including 11th in G1 Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf.
Dances With Dragon – HK
G1 winner in New Zealand pre-import; proven a solid performer since switching to Caspar Fownes’ yard adding four wins including G3 Premier Plate romp.
Singapore Sling – HK
Three unplaced runs in return from a near 12 month layoff with injury; 2018 Hong Kong Classic Cup winner who has placed at G1 level to Beauty Generation.
Het definitieve startveld en de startvelden van de andere hoofdnummers plaats ik later op het forum.
Onderstaand het potentiële startveld van de Longines Hong Kong Cup:
Magical – IRE
Aidan O’Brien’s brilliant seven-time G1 winner who holds a win over the World’s Best Racehorse Ghaiyyath three starts ago in Irish Champion Stakes.
Skalleti – FR
Top-class French performer who beat subsequent Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe winner Sottsass in G3 at Deauville; last out second in G1 QIPCO British Champion Stakes.
Danon Premium – JPN
G1 winner at two; runner-up to Almond Eye in last year’s G1 Tenno Sho Autumn; also campaign to Australia for third in G1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
Win Bright – JPN
Claimed Spring-Autumn G1 double to remain unbeaten at Sha Tin with FWD QEII Cup and this race last year; returns for one last crack before possible retirement.
Furore – HK
2019 BMW Hong Kong Derby hero who has returned to best with two Pattern race wins this season, G3 Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse and G2 Jockey Club Cup, twice beating Exultant.
Time Warp – HK
Inconsistent but tough on his day galloper; three-time G1 winner including this race in 2018 and 2020 Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup.
Normcore – JPN
2019 G1 Victoria Mile winner; third to Almond Eye in that race this year; last out faded to third last in Queen Elizabeth II Cup.
Dark Dream – HK
G1 Queensland Derby winner pre-import; two-time winner in Hong Kong and runner-up in 2019 Hong Kong Classic Cup.
Peaceful – IRE
2020 G1 Irish 1000 Guineas winner for Aidan O’Brien; well beaten last two runs including 11th in G1 Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf.
Dances With Dragon – HK
G1 winner in New Zealand pre-import; proven a solid performer since switching to Caspar Fownes’ yard adding four wins including G3 Premier Plate romp.
Singapore Sling – HK
Three unplaced runs in return from a near 12 month layoff with injury; 2018 Hong Kong Classic Cup winner who has placed at G1 level to Beauty Generation.
Het definitieve startveld en de startvelden van de andere hoofdnummers plaats ik later op het forum.